Bald eagle at Michigan wildlife rehab center dies from lead poisoning
A rescued bald eagle had ingested so much lead in the wild that it died from poisoning, a Michigan wildlife organization said.
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A rescued bald eagle had ingested so much lead in the wild that it died from poisoning, a Michigan wildlife organization said.
Bald eagles are predatory birds that can stand up to 3 feet tall and have a wingspan stretching more than 8 feet.
President Biden signed legislation Christmas Eve to make the bald eagle officially the U.S. national bird.
Despite popular belief, the bald eagle is not the official national bird. It may soon become official, however, thanks to a Minnesota-led bill making its way to President Biden's desk.
A man helped kill at least 118 eagles to sell their feathers and body parts on the black market as part of a long-running wildlife trafficking ring in the western U.S. that allegedly killed thousands of birds, court filings show.
To make the eagles feel at home, city officials are running a contest through 4 p.m. on April 21 to help name them.
For Joan Bonin, photography is preservation.
Shelby Township welcomes a new, rather patriotic couple to one of their public parks.
Two American bald eagles were recently spotted in Holland Ponds Park in Shelby Township.
Video footage shows that a trooper just misses hitting a bald eagle after it flew right in front of the police cruiser Sunday morning.
Teachers with Lake Shore Public Schools in St. Clair Shores, Michigan, are making their voices heard and coming forward, saying students are being violent toward them.
The Detroit Pistons are heading back to the playoffs for the second time in a row as they remain the No. 1seed in the Eastern Conference.
Daniss Jenkins scored a career-high 30 points, including six in the final 34 seconds, and the Detroit Pistons ended the Los Angeles Lakers' nine-game win streak with a 113-110 victory.
A Detroit woman accused of running a decade-long student aid scheme, obtaining $2.5 million, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
The Senate confirmed Markwayne Mullin as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security on Monday, finalizing President Trump's shakeup of DHS following months of scrutiny of Kristi Noem's leadership.
A young Dearborn Heights man is going viral on social media after taking pothole repairs into his own hands.
Teachers with Lake Shore Public Schools in St. Clair Shores, Michigan, are making their voices heard and coming forward, saying students are being violent toward them.
While several airports have experienced hours-long security line waits, TSA wait times have remained consistent at Detroit Metro Airport during the partial shutdown.
The Detroit Pistons are heading back to the playoffs for the second time in a row as they remain the No. 1seed in the Eastern Conference.
A Detroit woman accused of running a decade-long student aid scheme, obtaining $2.5 million, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
Gas prices are currently hovering just below $4 a gallon in much of Michgan, AAA says.
Henry Ford introduced the moving assembly line, a system that reshaped industrial production and helped make automobiles more accessible to the public.
A $4.3 billion investment is going toward a battery cell manufacturing plant in Lansing, Michigan, to provide Tesla with prismatic battery cells.
The United Auto Workers says that Detroit Diesel is adding a third shift, recalling laid-off workers and hiring dozens more people.
It's a sign that Metro Detroiters are ready to say goodbye to winter and welcome spring, and the Marche du Nain Rouge is a feast for the eyes.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Afroman spoke to CBS News after he won the case, which tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures.
Short film director Sam Davis gave a shout out to his Michigan hometown when accepting an Oscar award on Sunday.
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
Daniss Jenkins scored a career-high 30 points, including six in the final 34 seconds, and the Detroit Pistons ended the Los Angeles Lakers' nine-game win streak with a 113-110 victory.
The Senate confirmed Markwayne Mullin as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security on Monday, finalizing President Trump's shakeup of DHS following months of scrutiny of Kristi Noem's leadership.
A civil jury in California found 88-year-old Bill Cosby liable for drugging and sexually assaulting Donna Motsinger in 1972, and awarded her nearly $60 million.
While several airports have experienced hours-long security line waits, TSA wait times have remained consistent at Detroit Metro Airport during the partial shutdown.
The Trump administration began deploying U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to some of the busiest airports in the country Monday morning.
Oakland County officials say medical debt impacts approximately 114,000 county residents.
A measles outbreak continues to expand in Southeast Michigan, with a fourth suspected case now reported in Washtenaw County.
Michigan health officials have identified a measles outbreak in Washtenaw County after three linked cases were reported since March 12.
Legislation is pending in Lansing that is intended to prohibit the sale or distribution of a substance called kratom.
A new report says Michigan should invest in primary care doctors to ease a severe shortage of physicians that has led to long wait times, higher costs and missed care.
The Detroit Pistons are heading back to the playoffs for the second time in a row as they remain the No. 1seed in the Eastern Conference.
Daniss Jenkins scored a career-high 30 points, including six in the final 34 seconds, and the Detroit Pistons ended the Los Angeles Lakers' nine-game win streak with a 113-110 victory.
Olivia Olson had all 27 of her points in the second half and Syla Swords bounced back from a slow start to score 26 and help second-seeded Michigan rout short-handed N.C. State.
Western Michigan has hired Kahil Fennell away from Texas-Rio Grande Valley to be its men's basketball coach.
Kim Barnes Arico has turned Michigan's women's basketball into a consistently winning program for the first time in school history.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
More than two dozen passengers were released from the hospital after a deadly runway crash at the LaGuardia Airport.
Clear skies tonight left us a great chance to see a meteor fall overhead.
A Detroit woman accused of running a decade-long student aid scheme, obtaining $2.5 million, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Teachers with Lake Shore Public Schools in St. Clair Shores, Michigan, are making their voices heard and coming forward, saying students are being violent toward them.
Drivers who fueled up last week at the Meijer Express gas station off South Groesbeck Highway in Clinton Township may be impacted by a serious mistake.